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S280 MLT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

217,440 mi
Last recorded217,440 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 MLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 217,440 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 214,503 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 209,666 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 206,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 202,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 198,377 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 198,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 191,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 184,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 180,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 174,792 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 166,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

roof panel corrodid

Pass 1 Aug 2011 157,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 157,498 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 147,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 123,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 99,829 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,782 miles

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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S280 MLT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 104,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S280 MLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S280 MLT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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